Husqvarna 1153163-95 manual Maintenance schedule

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section.

	Daily maintenance	Weekly maintenance	Monthly maintenance

		On chain saws without a catalytic	Check the brake band on the chain
		On chain saws without a catalytic	brake for wear. Replace when less
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	brake for wear. Replace when less
	Clean the outside of the machine.	converter, check the cooling system	than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at
		weekly.	than 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) remains at
		weekly.	the most worn point.
			the most worn point.

	Check that the components of the	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	Check the starter, starter cord and	Check the clutch centre, clutch drum
	throttle control work safely. (Throttle	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)	return spring.	and clutch spring for wear.
	lockout and throttle control.)

	Clean the chain brake and check that
	it operates safely. Make sure that the	Check that the vibration damping	Clean the spark plug. Check that the
	chain catcher is undamaged, and	elements are not damaged.	electrode gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm).
	replace it if necessary.

	The bar should be turned daily for
	more even wear. Check the
	lubrication hole in the bar, to be sure it	Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.	Clean the outside of the carburetor.
	is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.	Lubricate the clutch drum bearing.	Clean the outside of the carburetor.
	is not clogged. Clean the bar groove.
	If the bar has a sprocket tip, this
	should be lubricated.

	Check that the bar and chain are	File off any burrs from the edges of	Check fuel hose for cracks or other
	getting sufﬁcient oil.	the bar.	damage. Change if necessary.

	Check the saw chain with regard to
	visible cracks in the rivets and links,
	whether the saw chain is stiff or	Clean or replace the spark arrestor	Empty the fuel tank and clean the
	whether the rivets and links are	screen on the mufﬂer.	inside.
	abnormally worn. Replace if
	necessary.

	Sharpen the chain and check its
	tension and condition. Check the drive	Clean the carburetor compartment.	Empty the oil tank and clean the
	sprocket for excessive wear and	Clean the carburetor compartment.	inside.
	sprocket for excessive wear and		inside.
	replace if necessary.

	Clean the starter units air intake.	Clean the air ﬁlter. Replace if	Check all cables and connections.
	Clean the starter units air intake.	necessary.	Check all cables and connections.
		necessary.

	Check that nuts and screws are tight.

	Check that the stop switch works
	correctly.

	Check that there are no fuel leaks
	from the engine, tank or fuel lines.

	On chain saws with a catalytic
	converter, check the cooling system
	daily.

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Contents 346XP, 346XPG, 346XP Tech 353, 353G EnglishSymbols in the operator’s manual KEY to SymbolsSymbols on the machine EPA Contents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the chain saw?Always use common sense General Safety PrecautionsBefore using a new chain saw Chain brake and front hand guard Machine′s safety equipmentPersonal protective equipment General Safety Precautions Right hand guard Throttle lockoutChain catcher Vibration damping systemMufﬂer Stop switchCutting equipment General rulesChain Cutting equipment designed to reduce kickbackBar Sharpening your chain and adjusting depth gauge setting General information on sharpening cutting teethTensioning the chain Lubricating cutting equipment Needle bearing lubrication Checking wear on cutting equipmentWorking with the chain AssemblyFitting the bar and chain Fuel Handling FuelTransport and storage Fuel safetyFueling Long-term storageCold engine Starting and StoppingStarting and stopping Warm engineStopping Before use Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsJam. Always stop the engine before Clutch cover causing the chain toCleaning Basic cutting technique TermsLimbing Felling direction Tree felling techniqueSafe distance Clearing the trunk and preparing your retreatDirectional cuts Felling cutFreeing a trapped tree General adviceFreeing a tree that has fallen badly Cutting trees and branches that are in tensionHow to avoid kickback What is kickback?General MaintenanceCarburetor adjustment Correctly adjusted carburetor High speed jet HChecking the brake trigger Changing a broken or worn starter cord MufﬂerStarter Changing a broken recoil spring Air ﬁlterTensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starterLubricating the bar tip sprocket Adjustment of the oil pumpSpark plug Needle bearing lubricationWhen making adjustments Air Injection centrifugal cleaningTemperature 0C 32F or colder Cooling system346XPG, 353G Heated handlesElectrical carburetor heating Maintenance schedule Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data Technical dataRecommended cutting equipment for Canada Bar and chain combinationsSaw chain ﬁling and ﬁle gauges 050Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsKickback safety precautions American Standard Safety PrecautionsSafety precautions for chain saw users Other safety precautionsPage Original instructions 1153163-95